19 & 20/10 Afro-Brazilian culture of resistance

30 Sep, 2013

SPORT 2pm – 11pmAfro-Brazilian culture of resistance ‘ Candomblé and Capoeira Angola’ @ Exmouth Market Centre (26 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE) I  ficalondon.org / 07957-355319/ 07745-961213 From £6 to £35

 Sat 19th, October 2013 – (Capoeira Angola workshops & roda)
11:00–19:00 Capoeira Angola workshop and roda with Mestre Valmir
@ Walter Sickert Community Centre, Angel/Highbury & Islington
£30 Capoeira Angola workshops and roda

 Sun 20th, October 2013 – (Capoeira Angola workshop, roda & presentation)
14:00–16:00 Capoeira Angola workshop with Mestre Valmir
16:00–19:00 Capoeira Angola roda open to public
19:00–20:00 Dinner Feijoada
20:00–21:00 Talk and discussion about Afro-Brazilian culture of
resistances from tradition to the present practice, short film (Mãe Ejá and Mestre Valmir)
21:00–22:00 Presentation of Candomblé music and dance with Mãe Ejá and  children
22:00–23:00 Festivity with Samba de roda
@ Exmouth Market Centre, Farringdon/Angel
£35 Capoeira Angola workshop, roda and presentation
£10 presentation only (£6 advanced incl. food)

Description

Afro-Brazilian culture of resistance – the music, dance, festivity and spirituality
Cultura de resistência Afro-Brasileira – a música, dança, festividade e espiritualidade

The first encounter of the black Brazilian cultures in London – Capoeira Angola and Candomblé
O primeiro encontro das culturas negras Brasileiras em Londres – Capoeira Angola e Candomblé
Capoeira Angola workshop and roda with Mestre Valmir from Salvador, Bahia
Candomblé music and dance presentation from Mãe Ejá and children

Oficina e roda de Capoeira Angola com Mestre Valmir de Salvador, Bahia
Apresentação de canto e dança de Candomblé com Mãe Ejá e filhos